1936-38 ELSA SCHIAPARELLI HAUTE COUTURE ROBE À LA TRANSFORMATION
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1936-38 ELSA SCHIAPARELLI HAUTE COUTURE ROBE À LA TRANSFORMATION

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Elsa Schiaparelli

Robe à la transformation

Silk crepe

France, c. 1936-38

 

 

Schiaparelli’s robe à la transformation stages a dialogue between the classical and the surreal. A sheath dress anchors the form, while a wrap-around bodice extends into panels that fall from the shoulders, unfolding into a cape-like silhouette.

 

The construction is an act of illusion—what begins as a gesture of wrapping becomes an apparition of wings. Born in the interwar atelier, this piece reflects the designer’s fascination with transformation—between day and evening.

 

 

 

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CONDITION

• Mint •
Virtually no wear, in most cases refers to a vintage garment that has not been worn, may include original tags, and can be referred to as “deadstock.”
• Excellent •
Shows hardly any signs of wear.
• Very Good •
Shows normal signs of wear with some minor visible problems but will not detract from wearability of the garment.
• Good •
Vintage garment has obvious flaws and can use mending.
• Fair •
The garment is most likely not wearable, but could serve as an inspiration or study piece.

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